Oncology RN - BMT/MS Telemetry
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital

Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts of 12 hours (19:00 - 7:30)
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Description

• Work on a Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) unit with Oncology / Mixed acuity Medical-Surgical and Telemetry (MS/Tele) patients.
• Patient diagnoses include various hematologic malignancies and disorders such as:

  • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia (Adult)
  • Amyloidosis
  • Aplastic Anemia
  • Chronic Leukemia (including CLL and Myeloid Leukemia)
  • Hodgkin's and Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Myelodysplastic Syndrome
  • Myeloproliferative Disorders
• Special procedures include:

  • Autologous, Syngeneic, and Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplants
  • CAR-T Therapy
• Shift assignments may rotate between days and nights based on staffing needs, reviewed every 4 weeks but not guaranteed.

Required Experience & Skills

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
• Minimum 1 year of Hematology/Oncology nursing experience within the last year.
• Experience in Medical-Surgical nursing.
• Proficient in telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias.
• Skilled in:

  • Use of Rapid Response Teams
  • Feeding tube care and management
  • Blood product administration
  • Central and peripheral line care and blood draws
  • PICC line management
  • Nasal cannula administration
• Experience with computerized charting, specifically the EPIC system.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Oncology chemotherapy certification is not required but Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy Certification is preferred.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is preferred.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting with specific Ohio codes. Fingerprinting must be current within 1 year of start date.
• Education must be from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA).
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, opiates, etc.).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease.
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Tdap (adult dose)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Fit mask test required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles, valid for entire assignment length or completed onsite.
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually.
• Background and compliance policies must be reviewed and signed annually.

Additional Requirements

• Completion of medication/pharmacology competency exam prior to start.
• Unit-specific competency exams including Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 1 year of start (with remediation process if needed).
• Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.

Notes

• Shift rotations may include days or nights depending on unit needs.
• Candidates must be prepared to comply with all facility-specific policies including dress code and hand hygiene.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized oncology setting with complex hematology patients and advanced therapies, requiring strong clinical skills and experience in medical-surgical and oncology nursing.